Vacation Time with Your Dog

Spring has sprung and it’s time to start planning your summer vacation.  But what to do about the four-legged member of your family? Leaving the dog at home If you choose to leave the dog at home, you have the options of having someone come into your home to care for your dog, farming the […]

Puppy-Proofing Your Home

It’s so exciting to bring home a new puppy, but in the midst of naming the dog, de-worming, and housebreaking, it’s easy to forget to check your home for puppy safety.  Just as you would baby-proof your house before bringing home a new infant, you must also puppy-proof your house in preparation for your new […]

Dock Diving

If your dog likes the water, dock diving may be just the activity you’re looking for to help the two of you bond.  A relatively new sport, dock diving was developed as filler material for ESPN.  It has since evolved to become one of the fastest-growing sports for dogs. The most popular dock diving event […]

Bonding with Your Puppy through Grooming

We all know that most dogs will need some sort of grooming during the course of their lives.  Even short-haired dogs need to have their nails clipped or the occasional burr brushed from their fur.  And many dogs are not overly happy with the prospect.  How do you make this process easier and more enjoyable […]

Aging “Gray”cefully

Canine aging is not all that different from human aging, although it happens much too soon, as most of us dog guardians know.  You can expect your dog to start showing signs of aging at about middle-age, or 7 years of age for most dogs.  Larger dogs such as Great Danes or Mastiffs have a […]

Mushing: A Sled Dog’s Life

In honor of the 2010 Iditarod which started last week in Anchorage, Alaska, we present A Sled Dog’s Life, written by Sloopy, a 95-pound black and white Alaskan Malamute. A Sled Dog’s Life Hi!  I’m Sloopy.  I was born to run in the Iditarod, literally.  My parents, Brutus and Angie, were sled dogs themselves and […]

What’s the Big Deal about Puppy Mills?

If you are considering purchasing a puppy for your family, you may be drawn to the cute puppies in the pet store window.  They are cute as a button, and usually priced more reasonably than those you might find from a breeder.  So why is it a bad thing to buy from a pet store? […]

Helping Your Dog Overcome Fear

Does your dog hide under the bed when there’s a storm brewing?  Try to hide behind you when a stranger is nearby?  Piddle behind the couch when someone new comes into the living room?  Just like we humans, canines have their own little insecurities, fears, and foibles that can make a day pretty miserable.  So […]

The Road to Westminster

Have you ever thought about showing your dog and winning the granddaddy of them all, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?  It may look like it only requires running your dog around in a circle, but the road to Westminster is actually tough going, involving a lot of time, travel, and money, not to mention […]

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